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ok this is all what im saying ok
Tom said this over a month ago at least. (sorry tom)
we have unfortunately had a bit of supplier issue, so project has been set back somewhat, but the delay is weeks rather than mouths. ok got that then i know there top guys, but there were 2 , then 4 and 6 , i think. so thay must be makin them just not a lot. see my point now again over to u all ..................... |
I know where you are all coming from, I was a customer long before a team driver and whilst you say its unfair that the team have them now, they don’t have them just to spite you, in the long term it’s on your behalf and whilst now racing the car and seeing the buzz created has been a great time for me personally as someone involved in the project from its inception, there have been the less exciting days...
Leaving work at 5:30, travelling 40 minutes to a track so that we could test elements of the car as much as possible before it got too dark. Giving up Saturdays to do the same, in the cold and rain of late winter. Constant emails between the very small group of people involved, hours on the CAD machine for the main designer who can't act without constant, accurate feedback and information which sometimes was given via a notepad, pencil and calculator as well as the on track findings. Remember, this is a project by CML, a UK distributor who already distribute a hugely successful 2wd chassis which continues to sell very well throughout the world - but on behalf of their UK market, both team driver and customer they are taking this hugely risky but committed plunge. They are not an established manufacturer with endless manufacturing possibilities to hand, it's a substantial investment for them and they need to be certain that they get it right and that takes time. It is a lot of effort but everyone involved is delighted with the initial outcome and we know the customers will be also, but producing a car that is easy to drive, has support from a team of respected drivers and is very cost effective, isn't achieved overnight. Trust me, everyone is 100% committed to getting this car out ASAP, and that is when it will be out. |
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Thank you Tom :thumbsup:
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Tom's been an absolute star helping with this project and his comments pretty much cover it.
Trust me, CML will get it out as soon as we can! For those that are interested the C4.1 has been designated a part number of 'C0001' |
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Hey,
This is a picture of Jonas Kaerup C4.1 http://rcspecial.com/news/wp-content.../ka2200611.jpg Is that an extension on the motor sensor lead that I see over the speedo? Any one know who makes them? And are the needed for the C4.1. Thanks, MiCk B. :-) |
Mick,
It's an adapter you have to use with the GM speedo. They use a different plug into the speedo so is specific to using a GM. There are plenty of companies that do standard fitment sensor cables long enough to use in a C4.1. Hope that makes sense. |
I also don't think you need a longer cable than in a std b4, the speedo is more up front, but so is the motor :-) In my cr2 I used the same cable as in my B4.
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It mentions nothing about you MUST, or ONLY etc. This rule is either intended as the way I've just put it (to inform) or horribly worded and therefore invalid. I'll run a coke bottle at the next round to prove the point :woot: |
People seem to be getting worked up about team drivers having the advantage with the new, yet to be released, cars.
At some point there must be a disadvantage too though, when the car very new and is a short journey along it's development path I can see at least two potential disadvantages:
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Cheers for that. Didn't know that about the GM speedo. MiCk B. :-) |
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will try to find out why you could not use a development shell of your own design at an event, which is really the only place your going to find out if it works or not, providing the shell is in accordance with other rules reference holes etc i dont think we should be stifling development. john |
Tom is spot on. People dont appreciate the time and effort that goes in to developing a car that is not only competitve but respected.
Nice to read this thread tho, normally this is the sort of stuff on the Schumacher thread! |
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surely there are trillions of coke bottles commercially available :D
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i have a question. If i was to make my own car and run that, is that fair ?. The car i have is a losi xxx cr which i mid motored myself and i enjoy using it but as its not comercially available surely it follows the same issues as team guys using cars like the centro. With the cost of these cars today i am glad these guys are trying to make sure the car is sorted before it goes on sale. For me, i just enjoy making my own parts.
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As long as your car fits within the rules then there's no problems at all.
If it's a frame buggy then it doesn't even need a body :woot: |
few years ago when the RC8 first came out I think it did close to a full national season with the team drivers before the genral public could get hold of one;)
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